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Kazuma_Yagami posted...

As a Christian I dont see whats wrong with this. Its reality.

Exactly.

If you shelter kids, they are going to have a really tough time adjusting once they step out into the real world.
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Skye Reynolds posted...

Cool.

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http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/25/andi-mack-disney-channel-first-gay-character/

Well that's cool. It's nice to see that mainstream shows like this will actually depict diverse characters.
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Tmaster148 posted...

And sugar is the main issue.

Refined carbs, like white bread, is a problem too.
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C_Pain posted...

"Telling people why being a certain way is better isn't working so now we're gonna force them through laws!!"

What's your suggestion for combating the obesity epidemic if you don't mind my asking?
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Blue_Inigo posted...

We're fat

Yeah, Americans are definitely fat =/
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For some reason I'm unable to post the link because apparently it's too long?

Anyway, it's from USA Today if anyone is curious.
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Obesity rates in the U.S. have hit a new high, and public health experts are renewing calls for an aggressive shift in strategy one that would change the food environment through initiatives such as soda taxes, rather than just focusing on behavior.

Nearly four out of 10 U.S. adults were considered obese in 2015-2016, a 30% increase from 1999-2000, according to recent research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics.

The individual choice model for obesity prevention is not working, said Sara Benjamin Neelon, an associate professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and director of the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion.

Traditionally, public health efforts have centered on communicating messages about what is healthy in the hopes of changing people's behavior, Neelon said. But just telling people how to eat better does not equal behavior change. That's part of the problem."

"It is a concern to see such a high prevalence of obesity," said Craig Hales, the studys lead researcher and a medical epidemiologist at the CDC. Obesity is a risk factor for health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some cancers, he said.

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-Gavirulax- posted...

ollie89 posted...

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ollie89 posted...

Why aren't you fond of them nowadays?

Is it because you consider them redundant?

Nah, I think they've been insanely hijacked.

For example a group who I've personally helped wanted to have an Ex-Muslim gay float (for obviously gay guys and girls who grew up Muslim), the thing was "banned" from the event for being "offensive".
At a fucking GAY PRIDE event....and I've heard other stories, but that really rubbed me the wrong way.

Ah, I see.

Also I'm not against them as a whole, no, I think they do a lot of good.

But every single time I hear about gay rights groups caving to pressure from idiotic mad religions who are the very ones responsible for our persecution for centuries...it doesn't do much. Kinda like the idiotic LGBT groups that align themselves with someone like Linda Sarsour...really?
....then these same groups (in Australia anyway) wonder why I then make the point that the Church and Mosques have donated a considerable amount of money to the "no" vote (for gay marriage) - so we're supposed to respect these mad religious laws, but we're also supposed to shut up and not have the same rights, yeah no, that's not the type of shit that I know I actively argued for many times.

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I much prefer the ones that still try to be creative and aren't just the same old floats year after year, or even the ones that push the envelope like back when I was involved, the whole point back then was to get in peoples face and make the point that we weren't going anywhere.

Very well said, Gavi =)

I can't say I disagree with any of your sentiments.
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-Gavirulax- posted...

ollie89 posted...

Why aren't you fond of them nowadays?

Is it because you consider them redundant?

Nah, I think they've been insanely hijacked.

For example a group who I've personally helped wanted to have an Ex-Muslim gay float (for obviously gay guys and girls who grew up Muslim), the thing was "banned" from the event for being "offensive".
At a fucking GAY PRIDE event....and I've heard other stories, but that really rubbed me the wrong way.

Ah, I see.
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thronedfire2 posted...

my friends have tried to get me to go to a pride parade but gay guys hit on me way too much and it gets uncomfortable >_> they try to get me to go to gay clubs too and I'm just like yeah no way, I already hate clubs

A simple "I'm flattered, but I'm straight" should get them off you lol.
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-Gavirulax- posted...

ollie89 posted...

Anyone here ever been to a pride parade before?

Been to like 5 of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gra, and while I'm not a big fan of the nowadays I loved them shortly after I came out (even was on a float 2 times, my strip club had one then one of my sisters modelling companies a few years later).

Why aren't you fond of them nowadays?

Is it because you consider them redundant?

Amazon_Shampoo posted...

ollie89 posted...

Amazon_Shampoo posted...

ollie89 posted...

Anyone here ever been to a pride parade before?

Ya, it's a pretty big deal where I'm from actually. Most everyone in the city goes.

I went to my first one this year.

It's so fun.

We actually have a whole week devoted to pride where I live. It's a lot of fun. Lots of events and good food all week.

Agreed.
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Amazon_Shampoo posted...

ollie89 posted...

Anyone here ever been to a pride parade before?

Ya, it's a pretty big deal where I'm from actually. Most everyone in the city goes.

I went to my first one this year.

It's so fun.
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Anyone here ever been to a pride parade before?
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http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2017/10/19/conservative-iowa-orange-city-host-first-gay-pride-festival/782147001/

A conservative city in northwest Iowa is hosting its first pride festival to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Orange City will host the three-day OC Pride 2017 event starting Friday, the Sioux City Journal reported. The city has a population of about 6,200.

The festival will have dancing, live music, a movie screening, information booths, storytelling and brunch.

The event was arranged by Cody Bauer, Steve Mahr, David Klennert and Mike Goll. Bauer and Mahr are straight married men who view themselves as LGBTQ allies while Klennert and Goll are newlyweds.

"We've all wanted to do a pride in Orange City for a really long time," Bauer said.

Klennert proposed hosting the festival later in the year so it wouldn't detract from pride events across the country that are held in June, which is Pride Month.

The response to the event has been largely positive, organizers said.

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yusiko posted...

i did read crooked kingdom and six of crows like you told me to
i liked them

That made me smile =)

Love those books. The part where Nina's boyfriend died got me kind of emotional

A film adaptation needs to happen. Wouldn't surprise me if it does become a movie. The author has already disclosed that she has received film offers and whatnot.

yusiko posted...

are either of them fantasy stories?
i like fantasy stories

Not fantasy at all.

One is a really poignant, beautiful love story between two men. The other is a really cute romantic comedy that will leave you with a perpetual smile on your face long after the book is over.
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Yusiko, are are you going to read Call Me By Your Name and/or Simon vs The Homo Sapian Agenda?

Both are fantastic books.
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armandro posted...

Broke back mountain > moonlight

Both are great movies.
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When I was growing up, there was like maybe one or two critically acclaimed gay films (Brokeback Mountain was one of them), that, while great, left you feeling incredibly depressed.

I think everyone who watched similar films was left thinking, "do gays ever get happy endings in movies?"

It makes me happy that films like the oscar contender, Call Me By Your Name, (it's sad, but also very beautiful and hopeful) are a thing now. And it makes me even happier that we're getting romantic comedies like this:



http://ew.com/movies/2017/10/11/simon-vs-the-homo-sapiens-agenda-movie-poster/

Having read the book, I'm pretty psyched.
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Soviet_Poland posted...

Pull out your own mints/gum, take one as if you meant to take one for yourself the entire time. Then offer them one before you put it away.

Might try that.
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BuckVanHammer posted...

Tell them their breath stinks.

I'm fairly blunt with body odors.

If she was a friend I would undoubtedly be blunt with her. But she isn't.

I don't know. Maybe I should just offer her a stick of gum.

Hopefully her breath isn't as bad tomorrow >__>
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The girl I worked with today during a group project had some sticky ass breath. I think she might have forgone brushing her teeth in the morning >___>

Whenever she talked I wanted to die.
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Anyone else have anything similar happen to them?
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Here I am, relaxing with a damn good book after a long day of work/school.

I'm toward the end of the really juicy part, which is when I notice three pages are torn out of the library book. Talk about unsatisfying.



I love supporting my library, but when I do read a book from there, I run the risk of shit like this happening =/

I need to start buying books again as opposed to borrowing them.
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The Admiral posted...

Wow, the comments in this topic...

It's not really all that surprising, Admiral.

Turbo virgins who have never been touched by a woman probably regard the filmmaker as an idiot, because they would kill to be in his shoes. They can't comprehend why any man (regardless of his sexual orientation) wouldn't want to be sexually assualted by a woman.
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solosnake posted...

I dont get how it can be that bad...

The fuck is wrong with you?

If the situation had been a man sexually assaulting a woman you would probably denounce the act.
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I Like Toast posted...

Dad's are the best

Um, ewww.
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During those super stressful days, it's nice to just collapse into his arms when I come home.
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I can't believe so many of you waste time arguing with each other.

Life is incredible. We're all so lucky to be alive. . . and you guys waste it on this? Really? Go outside, read a book, get in a good workout. Do something other than partaking in another pointless internet argument.

You're welcome.
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DonaldClinton posted...

Everyone has heard of Saga

Right?

It's so damn good.
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Anyway, what comics are you guys currently reading?

@gatorsPENSbucs

@Skye_Reynolds

I've been reading a comic called Saga? Surely you've both heard about it? How can you not. It's everywhere.
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gatorsPENSbucs posted...

And damn, this makes me sad that the ambiguously gay duo movie was never made.

Is that for real? O_o
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lowtides posted...

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Lorenzo_2003 posted...

That's fine. They could even make Hal Jordan gay for Batman, which might be an interesting subplot. The only criticism I have is that they did not choose Guy Gardner (my favorite Lantern) or John Stewart (the one most younger people know).

Or how about they just keep the character straight like how he is in the comics? =P

I don't see why it would be necessary to make an established character gay just because of the actor's sexual orientation.

M-Muh liberal agenda

I want to see original gay superheroes

Like Midnighter & Apollo,

Wiccan & Hulking

Midnighter and Apollo are the best superhero couple:



Their relationship is just so relatable.
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Two very stupid women.
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RickyTheBAWSE posted...

hopefully it's not career suicide.

I hear that dude who played Roy Harper on Arrow had to take a break because he was being harassed or something like that.

I don't remember hearing Colton Haynes (that's the actor's name) saying anything about experiencing harassment.
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Tezlok posted...

one of the Green Lanterns is gay but it's not Hal. Hal is as straight as they come

The gay one that you're referring to is named Alan Scott, who is the Earth 2 Green Lantern.


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Trump and Pence are a disgrace and an embarrassment.

Posterity will learn about them in history books and laugh their assess off that people could have been so stupid to vote for these clowns.
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Lorenzo_2003 posted...

That's fine. They could even make Hal Jordan gay for Batman, which might be an interesting subplot. The only criticism I have is that they did not choose Guy Gardner (my favorite Lantern) or John Stewart (the one most younger people know).

Or how about they just keep the character straight like how he is in the comics? =P

I don't see why it would be necessary to make an established character gay just because of the actor's sexual orientation.
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boxington posted...

he looks like he'd make a good Hal

Exactly. He has the look and the acting chops.

lowtides posted...

Hes hot. Damn

I agree.
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http://comicbook.com/2016/02/14/dan-amboyer-talks-secret-batman-v-superman-role-is-he-green-lant/



http://people.com/tv/dan-amboyer-gay-wedding-husband-eric-berger-exclusive-interview/
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I've always known that I'm gay.

I cuddled with another guy when I was 13 and it just felt right compared to when I cuddled with girls.


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averagejoel posted...

I love seeing how people make stories work visually.

these two panels from the One Piece manga have the best use of a speech bubble that I've ever seen:


but I'm not super familiar with the genre either. kinda trying to read more graphic novels and such

Thanks for sharing, man.

That was great =D

It's been such a long time since I've read manga. I should probably start with One Piece. Is the series still going on? Or did it finally finish?

ImAMarvel posted...

I love me some comics. Haven't really read much in awhile though.

Last comic book you read?
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I really like Clay Mann's art. Especially in the Gambit solo series:



Do you guys like it?
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Kelystic posted...

Detective Comics

As in Batman?

yusiko posted...

it depends
sometimes i like it
and sometimes the writing or art is so bad im turned off it

True. Bad art can really turn me away from a book.
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I'm more of a novel kind of guy, but lately? I've been craving the blend of great art and great writing, hence my turning to comic books.

I've been reading a lot of Image stuff.

This series is pretty great:



What comics are you guys reading?
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ImAMarvel posted...

So this is actually good?

I might try to find some way to watch it then. >_>

It's pretty solid.
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I'm going to watch it tonight with the boyfriend.

I'll give my thoughts later.
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